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| james73 |
UG Birthday Day Out - Sat 26 July 2008   
www.visitarran.net James H |
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| Hugo Drax |
Will there be a cake? | ||||
| james73 |
If Dr Scallop's going to be there, I doubt it...
James H |
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| falseface |
have you got times prices etc? | ||||
| james73 |
http://www.visitarran.net/transpo..._brodick_ferry_isle_of_arran.html
James H |
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| wee minx |
Excellent James.. i checked the price of ticket to Adrossan from Central..return..its just over £6..but maybe you can get one of those all in one ticket things? |
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| james73 |
Stuball mentioned summat like that. 
James H |
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| Stuball |
It's about £15-16 for train and ferry ticket togeher | ||||
| monument |
Can i bring my kite? | ||||
| poodiecat |
Straight to the observation deck on the ferry 
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| HollowHorn |
No, it brings out too much aggression from you 
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| Smartalex |
I've been looking forward to this one....... 
So how early are we leaving? The earlier the better I think so we can have time to do everything, So are we going for the 8.33am train? Because the ferry back for the connecting train is at 7.20pm getting into Glasgow at 9.22pm. Were only getting around 8 hours there and I don't really want to have to stay overnight due to missed ferries and trains. What do you think? Alex. 
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| falseface |
aye. I second that. 
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| monument |
If we are, could someone run a book on who will miss it please? |
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| escotregen |
I'd have loved this one, but I will be away on another island altogether for summer hols on that date. | ||||
| james73 |
Aye, the 8.33 train. Otherwise it's not worth going IMO. James H |
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| Scary |
8.33 is ok for me
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| wee minx |
Yip.. i'll come in my jammies
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| HollowHorn |
How rude! 
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| wee minx |
Oops
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| zolita1908 |
I hope you all have fun, I'm jealous! I'm being induced the next day, so make sure you all have a drink or five for me! | ||||
| wee minx |
So..anybody been to Arran before.. I have been twice...but a long time ago. Should we post things we find out about..things to do and places to go?  Am googlin already
Holy Isle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Isle%2C_Firth_of_Clyde...or do you have to be celibate to go there? I could manage for a day maybe 
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| Smartalex |
Here's a good map I saw on Flickr when I was thinking about going a while back:-
Best viewed at original size:- http://www.flickr.com/photos/aero2m/558403337/sizes/l/ |
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| Hugo Drax |
I spent a week in Arran but, as my son was only 2 at the time, I didn't really get to leave the swing park! I never even as much as got to go for a nice lunch. | ||||
| monument |
I spent a weekend there last October. I don't remember there being a great deal to do in Brodick, but I am sure we will find something. There are buses to other places around the island, and they were surprisingly punctual! However, the other places had even less to do.
I am thinking pub. |
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| wee minx |
Pub sounds good..a bit of walking ..lookin at the water, drink,,walk,,look,,drink....more lookin...
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| AMcD |
Was there on holiday a couple of weeks ago.
There's not a lot to Brodick really, but it does have crazy golf if ye get stuck. If ye bother with the £5 to get into Brodick Castle gardens, make sure ye take midge repellent, it's fu of the wee basts. 
For lunch-time grub, the pier cafe in Lamlash is pretty good, and this place in Brodick is excellent, bar good too! http://thebrodickbar.co.uk/index.htm The coastal walk up Brodick beach along through the golf course is good for a bit of noising up the gowfers. http://www.flickr.com/photos/amcd/sets/72157605991508533/ |
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| monument |
there is a Rampant Rabbit advert at the bottom of this thread! | ||||
| Hugo Drax |
I wonder if it is anything to do with Minxy's post above where she misspells celebrate as celibate.
EDIT: Oops I am an idiot - Minxy used the word celibate on purpose. Sorry. |
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| Stuball |
The Waverley is sailing to Brodick on this day.... incase you all fancy going in style | ||||
| Smartalex |
£22.95 each for the waverley
Departs 10.00am and returns 8.15pm I'd love to do this but how long would it take to get to Brodick on it? |
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| james73 |
www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk/scotland.pdf
Unless I'm missing summat, it doesn't go to Arran at all on the 26 July...
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| wee minx |
If you are going on the Waverleeey... count me out ...I've been on it before. I'll see the waverly people on Arran ..ah like the train and the boat to Arran..nice wee ride
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| james73 |
It doesn't go to Arran on 26 July - someone's been talking pish.
James H |
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| wee minx |
Stu ..James says you are talking pish..you anaw Alex
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| Smartalex |
Whit, Me Talk pish.......
Al'h Kick your baws son.......
Sorry, I never checked the route........The whole Waverley thing had me going, I've never been on it but there's always another day.
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| Stuball |
I was browsing the timetables they'd left in the hotel expecting us to punt them... I did'nt consult the callander | ||||
| monument |
my parents are making an impromptu visit, so I won't be able to go to Arran. Hope you all have a great time though. | ||||
| UE_Mike |
I wish i was goin.....but ill be in paris, the city of love.......i hope i get some skirt!!
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| james73 |
Right, list time. Who's coming along?
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| wee minx |
me
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| cybers |
Would love to but the misses is going south with the car and the van needs to go in to Mercedes for a rather major problem this weekend.
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| james73 |
Anyone else?? 
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| Scary |
Me
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| james73 |
james73
wee minx Scary Smartalex Is that it? I'll bring some jaffa cakes and shortbread.
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| Scary |
And don`t be late
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| Smartalex |
I'm going, Been looking forward to it
The weather looks no bad too:-http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=2316 Anybody who is planning on going let us know soon so we can all meet under the Clock in Central as usual.
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| scallopboy |
Sorry folks, I have a fun-filled all-day appointment with a puter and some really boring PhD to rewrite 
Have a goodun and be sure to take some sun cream as well as your cameras.
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| james73 |
I thought the jaffa cakes might have tempted you... James H |
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| scallopboy |
Jaffa Cakes are always a temptation, but fear of getting a big FAIL for not completing this on time has ruined my appetite
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| james73 |
Right, about 8.15 under the clock? Wee minx - do you want me to bring that
tripod of yours I have? James H |
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| wee minx |
No..its ok James...I'll get it at the next night out..saves either of us carrying it See you under the clock
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| Alex Glass |
Hope you all have a great day.
The weather looks like it will be good for a trip on the ferry. Look forward to seeing all your photos.
Unfortunately I have family commitments most weekends and this particular weekend clashes with a wee family outing to the Glasgow Show. Have fun and don't forget to get the ferry back 
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| Alex Glass |
How did it go?
I hope you all had a great time on Arran
The weather wasn't bad so did you all get lots of photos or did you head fro the nearest pub
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| wee minx |
Am all burned ..It was excellent Alex .
Train Ship Shops Walk Beach Chocolate factory (massive organisation that place )
Trying to sneak in Brodick Castle (aye...we all know who that was )
A go at going up the BIG mountain (abandoned cause of Alex breakin one of his stilletos)..chance to hide in the bushes for a pee...aahhhhhh. Icecream and Minxies fruit Photies Walking Photies Wee vole(see pics..mines are crap BTW) All day breakfast..brilliant Sitting in the sun Photies Drinks...mer drinks
Walk, ferry, train (nearly missed)...cracking....oh and more drinks in Glasgow.....(hic) I'm sure I've missed something
A perfect opportunity to have a right good gab..looking forward to next day out and to do the same with the rest of the members
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| Smartalex |
I nearly broke my leg on that climb........
It really does take more than Govan Climbing Gear to tackle.
You forgot the Church Fete Minxy, It was like The League Of Gentlemen.....With Cake!
I had a brilliant day, one of the best in a long time, Thanks Minxy, Scary and James for coming along.
Shame on you all for missing out. 
Here's a couple of my photies:- No Fishing:- 
Dead Body:- 
Hay:- 
Ice Cream:- 
Goatfell Path:- 
More Later! 
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| zolita1908 |
Superb
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| Alex Glass |
Glad to hear you all had a great day.
Great photos SM
Looking forward to seeing some of the others photos too. The good thing about a small group is that you get the chance to speak with everyone. I just wish I could have come along. It is years since I was last on Arran and would have loved to have shared the journey with everyone. |
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| wee minx |
Hell ..I took every one underexposed..didn't notice the setting was two points under..so fixin them just now..no be long.
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| Scary |
Great pics Smarty
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| HollowHorn |
First class, Smartie, I see Falceface made it after all
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| wee minx |
Excellent Smarty..love the icecream one too, that's an advert if ever I saw one
Here are a couple of mines..... Brodick beach..what a cracking day. 
Chocolate factory..yip that's it
Yon there hills and yachts (couldn't fix the underexposure..but I like it anyway )
All the transport... 
Flag on the ferry.. 
Dinner...fantastic
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| Smartalex |
Smashin' Pics Minx.
I feel like another one of those breakfasts. 
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| scallopboy |
Ah WM, the black pudding will have been of exemplary quality on Calmac as it comes from Stornoway. I always look forward to a Calmac breakfast
Nice pics too
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| HollowHorn |
Great photo, Minxy. |
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| james73 |
It was in a cafe in Brodick not on thr ferry.
James H |
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| james73 |
James H |
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| falseface |
Cant be me check the legs
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| Edward Fox |
Quite splendid photography, my good people. |
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| zolita1908 |
love that last shot James, crackin
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| Scary |
This wee place
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